Discussion on FLOSS Weekly Episode 835: Insights from a Board Member
Revised Article:
Hey there! This week, Jonathan and Rob chat with Nate Graham 'bout KDE! Ya wonder why Nate traded Silicon Valley for Linux and KDE? And what's next on his horizon? Check out the episode to find out!
- Nate Graham's Profile: https://invent.kde.org/ngraham
- Nate's Websites: https://pointieststick.com, https://techpaladinsoftware.com
Wanna catch the live show? Head over to our YouTube Channel! Got someone you'd like us to chat with? Drop us a line or hook 'em up! Peep the schedule.
Download the Show Right Here in DRM-free MP3.
Prefer to read along? Here's the transcript for this week's episode.
Where Can You Find FLOSS Weekly Podcast?
- Spotify
- RSS
Show music: "Newer Wave" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Nate Graham, our guest, is involved in KDE, putting in time in both technical and organizational roles. He's a fan of KDE's strides, especially when it comes to gaming compared to Windows[1].
He believes that KDE's influence and growth has potential to resonate with groups like developers and gamers. With the momentum KDE's picking up, it could mean more users switching from competitors[1]. Graham also thinks KDE needs more paid developers, which could be funded through KDE e.V. donations[2].
Although specific trends aren't elaborated, Graham's enthusiasm for KDE's future indicates he's optimistic about open-source software's future and its ability to draw in more users. His focus on KDE's impact and growth suggests he sees potential for open-source platforms to hold their own against proprietary systems[1].
Nate Graham's history with Apple? Nothing in the search results suggests he was affiliated with Apple or left the company. His focus is all about KDE and Linux-related projects[1].
Linux plays a significant role in Nate Graham's work, as he is involved in KDE, an open-source desktop environment for Linux. His passion for KDE's growth and potential to attract more users, particularly developers and gamers, is rooted in his belief in the power of open-source technology.
